Activity Space Assessments to Understand the Local Environments of Sober Living Houses

Douglas L. Polcin, Elizabeth Mahoney, Meenakshi Subbaraman, Amy A. Mericle, Behavioral Health and Recovery Studies, Public Health Institute, Alcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute, Ca Usa

Journal of Drug Issues

Published online on March 09, 2026

Abstract

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Peer-operated recovery residences use a social model approach to recovery that emphasizes peer support and resident involvement in a community-embedded living environment. “Activity Space Assessments” are a way to identify the characteristics of ...